Kansas Sales Tax Rate 2026: 6.5% State, 8.71% Avg. Combined
Kansas’s state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Cities, counties and special districts add their own rates on top, so the total depends on where the order is delivered. The average combined state and local rate is 8.71%.
| Kansas sales tax (2026) | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.5% |
| Average local rate | 2.21% |
| Average combined rate | 8.71% |
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation. The exact rate on an order depends on the delivery address. Look up the exact rate for any Kansas ZIP code with our sales tax calculator.
Kansas has a 6.5% state rate and taxes digital goods including SaaS. Kansas is notable for having eliminated its grocery tax — starting January 1, 2025, the state rate on food dropped to 0%. It is an SST member, enabling streamlined multi-state registration.
Quick Reference
Section titled “Quick Reference”| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| State Rate | 6.5% |
| Economic Nexus Threshold | $100,000 gross sales (rolling 12 months) |
| Transaction Threshold | None |
| Digital Goods / SaaS | Taxable |
| Typical Filing Frequency | Monthly |
| SST Member | Yes |
| Registration Portal | ksrevenue.gov |
Economic Nexus
Section titled “Economic Nexus”For informational purposes only · Not legal or tax advice · Consult a licensed tax professional · Rules as of 2026
Kansas’s economic nexus threshold is $100,000 in gross sales into Kansas in the current or prior calendar year. Registration and collection are required once this threshold is exceeded.
Kansas is one of the more aggressive states on economic nexus enforcement. Marketplace-facilitated sales count toward the threshold. Kansas eliminated its transaction-count alternative threshold before 2025.
Tax Rate and Product Taxability
Section titled “Tax Rate and Product Taxability”Kansas sales tax calculator
Every rate that applies at a US ZIP code, worked out on your order.
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Kansas’s state rate is 6.5%. Local jurisdictions (counties and cities) add rates:
- State: 6.5%
- County: typically 0.5%–1%
- City: typically 0.5%–2%
- Combined maximum: up to 10.6% in some cities
Kansas City, KS (different from Kansas City, MO) and Wichita run combined rates of approximately 9%–10%.
Product Categories
Section titled “Product Categories”Taxable: Tangible personal property, digital goods, most retail goods.
Exempt: Prescription drugs, food and food ingredients (state rate is now 0% — see below).
Zero-rate on groceries: Kansas phased out its grocery tax. As of January 1, 2025, the state rate on food and food ingredients is 0%. Local governments may still impose their local rates on groceries — check destination city/county rates. This is one of the more significant recent food tax changes in the US.
Digital Goods and SaaS
Section titled “Digital Goods and SaaS”Kansas taxes digital goods and SaaS:
- SaaS — taxable
- Downloaded software — taxable
- Digital content (ebooks, music, streaming) — taxable
- Online subscriptions — taxable
Kansas has broad digital goods taxability. SaaS sellers with Kansas revenue above $100,000 have a collection obligation.
Registration
Section titled “Registration”Kansas is an SST member state. Register through the SSTRS at streamlinedsalestax.org.
For Kansas-only registration:
- Go to ksrevenue.gov
- Access Business Registration (or use the WebFile system)
- Register for a Retailers’ Sales Tax Certificate
- Provide EIN and business details
- You will receive a Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax Certificate Number
Foreign Sellers
Section titled “Foreign Sellers”Kansas accepts foreign business registrations. A US EIN is required.
Filing Frequency and Deadlines
Section titled “Filing Frequency and Deadlines”| Annual Tax Liability | Filing Frequency |
|---|---|
| Less than $3,200 | Annual |
| $3,200–$32,000 | Quarterly |
| More than $32,000 | Monthly |
Monthly due dates: Returns due on the 25th of the following month (note: Kansas uses the 25th, not the 20th common in many other states).
Returns are filed through ksrevenue.gov.
Compliance Notes
Section titled “Compliance Notes”Grocery zero-rate: Kansas’s state food rate is now 0%, but local governments may still charge their rates on grocery items. If you sell food, your collection on Kansas grocery orders depends entirely on local rates.
25th due date: Kansas’s filing deadline is the 25th of the following month — not the 20th used by many states. Set calendar reminders accordingly.
SST membership: Use the SSTRS for multi-state registration including Kansas.
Digital sellers: Kansas taxes SaaS comprehensively. No exemption for digital-only businesses.
Kansas Sales Tax FAQ
Section titled “Kansas Sales Tax FAQ”What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
Section titled “What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?”Kansas’s state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local taxes are added on top, and the average combined state and local rate is 8.71% (Tax Foundation, July 2026). The exact rate depends on the delivery address.
What is the Kansas economic nexus threshold?
Section titled “What is the Kansas economic nexus threshold?”Remote sellers must register and collect Kansas sales tax once they make more than $100,000 in gross sales into the state (rolling 12 months). There is no separate transaction-count threshold.
Is SaaS taxable in Kansas?
Section titled “Is SaaS taxable in Kansas?”Yes. Kansas generally taxes SaaS and digital goods. See the Digital Goods and SaaS section above for the details.
How often do you file sales tax in Kansas?
Section titled “How often do you file sales tax in Kansas?”Most sellers file monthly. Kansas assigns your filing frequency when you register, based on how much tax you collect, so lower-volume sellers may file less often.